No, no, you read that correctly. I'm posting in the right forum. One of my awesome readers commented on HUD: Wargame to say they were disappointed in the main character, Nic.

Do you know what this means? I finally wrote a character that was flawed enough, but still interesting enough, that a reader was disappointed in the character's poor decision making and behavior. Riding that fiiiine line--anything more, and the protagonist would just be a whiny edgelord, but anything less, and his impact on the story would be too small. I finally found that sweet spot!

   

Can anyone else relate to how exciting this is?! Tangible proof that I'm improving as a writer!

That is indeed satisfaction. Congratulations, now fix him through lots of pain.

*Diabolic noises*

That's the kind of feedback writers live for. Well done and congratulations.

SigmaWriter Wrote: That is indeed satisfaction. Congratulations, now fix him through lots of pain.

*Diabolic noises*

Oh yes. There will be some pain in the short term. But even more in the long term. 

What stupid illiterate fool would ever be disappointed with the stupid actions of your protagonist? ;)

Or maybe Nic needs to Git Gud at Halo.

My eldest son hates one of my characters.  He keeps calling her names.  I'm so happy.  Normally a tough crowd.

Yooooo y'all are funny. 

Hahah, congrats! 

If you don't have at least one major character that readers complained about getting put through the wringer, your hero's journey is incomplete.
If luke hadn't had a hand lopped off, he might be a weak, pathetic, cynical drunkard instead of ending the series as a true hero.

You've struck some real gold there. Awesome to hear about your success!